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A Historic Buddhist Temple

Magul Maha Viharaya — 2 km from Hikkaduwa

Reclining Buddha statue at Magul Maha Viharaya in HikkaduwaRECLINING BUDDHA STATUEPhoto by Amila Tennakoon on Wikimedia Commons
2 km from HikkaduwaPhoto — Amila Tennakoon

The temple's murals depict significant events in Buddhist history, making it a valuable site for understanding Sri Lankan culture.

A Buddhist temple complex located in Hikkaduwa, believed to have been established in the 4th century CE. It features ancient murals and a large reclining Buddha statue.

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6.8676° N, 81.7365° ECarto · OSM